8-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-55
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-56
Towing
General Towing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-58
Trailer Towing (CTS-V and
Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Trailer Towing (Except CTS-V
and Coupe) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-62
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving
tips to get the best fuel economy
possible.
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Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
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Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
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Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
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When road and weather
conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control.
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Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
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Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
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Combine several trips into a
single trip.
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Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
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Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.